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Hifly HP801 Test Results

2025 2 publications

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Hifly HP801 averages a finish of 8th.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 8thAverage finish
  • 6%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Hifly HP801

2 tests in 2025

The latest test

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test P9 of 10

The Hifly HP 801 SUV is the most affordable tyre in the test with reasonable aquaplaning resistance being its main strength. Shows significant limitations in wet handling and braking, with extended stopping distances that raise safety concerns. Dry performance is similarly compromised with borderline handling characteristics. Off-road capability is merely adequate. Despite the attractive price, the compromises in safety-relevant characteristics make it difficult to recommend for daily use.

Strong: Straight Aqua Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Grass Traction, Rolling Resistance Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Record by discipline

Where the Hifly HP801 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P8 of 8.5 6% -
Dry Handling 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P7 of 7 0% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P8 of 8.5 6% -
Wet Handling 2 P7.5 of 8.5 14% -
Wet Circle 2 P7 of 8.5 17% -
Straight Aqua 2 P2 of 8.5 86% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P4 of 10 67% -
Off road
Gravel Handling 1 P8 of 10 22% -
Gravel Traction 1 P4 of 10 67% -
Sand Traction 1 P8 of 10 22% -
Grass Traction 1 P10 of 10 0% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P1 of 7 100% 1
Subj. Noise 1 P4 of 7 50% -
Noise 1 P4 of 10 67% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Range 1 P7 of 7 0% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.

The Hifly HP801 combines good aquaplaning resistance with repeated braking and handling weaknesses in two 2025 SUV tests. Auto Bild Allrad placed it ninth of ten overall, with both wet braking and handling ninth; its 59.5 m wet stop was 27.1% longer than the best. Vi Bilagare put it last of seven, with wet braking last, 14.9% behind the best, and wet handling sixth. Both also found weak dry stopping: ninth of ten and last of seven, with deficits of 12.7% and 11% respectively. Dry handling was ninth at Auto Bild and last subjectively at Vi Bilagare.

Standing water was a consistent exception, with straight aquaplaning resistance second in both tests. Vi Bilagare also rated comfort first of seven, attributing that benefit to the soft carcass. Its more serious finding was poor lateral stability and severe fishtailing during sudden manoeuvres with a heavy EV, leading it to deem the tyre unsuitable for heavy vehicles despite the correct load rating. Auto Bild likewise found the road-performance compromises difficult to recommend for daily use, with off-road ability merely adequate. Efficiency was weak too: rolling resistance was ninth of ten, 46.4% above the best, at Auto Bild, and range last at Vi Bilagare. Low price and comfort did not offset the braking and stability concerns.

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Straight aquaplaning 2nd of 10, 0.5% behind best, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad test
    • Straight aquaplaning 2nd of 7, 3.5% behind best, 2025 Vi Bilagare EV test
  • Ride comfort Minor in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Subjective comfort 1st of 7, 2025 Vi Bilagare EV test

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet braking Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • 9th of 10, 59.5 m, 27.1% longer than best, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad test
    • Last of 7, 47.8 m, 14.9% longer than best, 2025 Vi Bilagare EV test
  • Dry braking Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • 9th of 10, 12.7% longer than best, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad test
    • Last of 7, 11% longer than best, 2025 Vi Bilagare EV test
  • Wet handling Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • 9th of 10, speed 4.3% below best, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad test
    • 6th of 7, lap time 3.4% longer than fastest, 2025 Vi Bilagare EV test
  • Behaviour at the limit Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Poor lateral stability and severe fishtailing with heavy EV, deemed unsuitable for heavy vehicles, 2025 Vi Bilagare test
    • Borderline dry handling and significant wet-handling limitations, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad test
  • Rolling resistance Strong
    Details
    • 9th of 10, 46.4% above best, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad test
    • Range last of 7 at 379 km, 12.3% behind best, 2025 Vi Bilagare EV test
  • Sidewall stiffness Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Hifly HP801 (2 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • Road noise no test mentions it 3 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 2 tests
P9 of 10 Beat 11% of the field

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test

Auto Bild Allrad 255/55 R18

The Hifly HP 801 SUV is the most affordable tyre in the test with reasonable aquaplaning resistance being its main strength. Shows significant limitations in wet handling and braking, with extended stopping distances that raise safety concerns. Dry performance is similarly compromised with borderline handling characteristics. Off-road capability is merely adequate. Despite the attractive price, the compromises in safety-relevant characteristics make it difficult to recommend for daily use.

StrongStraight Aqua WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingGrass TractionRolling Resistance WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

P7 of 7 Beat 0% of the field

2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test

Vi Bilagare 235/55 R19

The Chinese Hifly Vigorous HP801 attracts with its low price, but the test reveals significant safety compromises. Its most concerning weakness is poor lateral stability, making it unable to maintain control during sudden maneuvers with a heavy electric vehicle. The tyre lacks the side stability needed for heavier cars, resulting in difficult handling under pressure with severe fishtailing. Braking performance is limited, though not as poor as might be expected from a budget brand. The soft carcass does provide good rolling comfort, and the tyre scores well in aquaplaning resistance, with wet grip that's not as poor as seen in other budget tyres in previous years. Despite these few positive points, the Hifly is deemed directly unsuitable for heavy vehicles, even though it carries the correct weight rating. The test ranks it last with just 54 points, emphasizing that the low price comes with serious safety compromises.

StrongStraight AquaSubj. Comfort WeakDry BrakingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingWet CircleRange WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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